Police Officer Lateral

Provo Police Department is a destination department where you can build your police career. We offer a full array of opportunities to police professionals who want to serve where they feel appreciated and supported. If quality of life and professional opportunity are important to you, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• Eligibility: Provo City accepts lateral transfer applications from current police officers in other agencies at any time. Lateral transfers must be currently employed as a certified law enforcement officer, or have been employed as such within the last 18 months; have at least 2 years of certified law enforcement officer experience; and have Utah POST law enforcement officer certification or qualify to be certified as such.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Law Enforcement Officer Certificate by Utah State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Must be a United States citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for 5 years and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
• A valid, lawful Driver License.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves
• Generous employer-paid health insurance
• Retirement and pension plans
• Free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library